by The Trust | Jan 27, 2023
Sporting and Leisure Camps of Central and Western Maine by Catherine Cyr With help from a Decorative Arts Trust Research Grant in 2021, I traveled throughout my home state of Maine to explore the architecture and history of early camps for my Master’s thesis...
by The Trust | Jan 13, 2023
What Do Embroideries and Festivals Tell Us About Shaping the Nation? by Rachel Winter This past fall, I was the first external researcher welcomed into the archives at the Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage (CFCH) since the pandemic. My week-long...
by The Trust | Jan 3, 2023
Hobbs, Mansfield, and Toussaint Join Board of Governors The Decorative Arts Trust welcomes William T. Hobbs, Nancy R. Mansfield, and Corbett E. Toussaint to the Board of Governors. William (Bill) T. Hobbs, II, from Charlotte, NC, is a retired Managing Partner of...
by The Trust | Dec 29, 2022
Exploring LA: A Special Visit to SoCal Exhibitions and Studios Decorative Arts Trust members enjoyed an unforgettable experience in Los Angeles earlier this month. Led by Matthew A. Thurlow, Catherine Carlisle, and Jessie Dean, participants gained from an energizing...
by The Trust | Dec 16, 2022
Other Colors: Chroma, Chemistry, and the Orient in 19th-Century French Painting by Delanie Linden In my dissertation chapter “Chevreul, Color Juxtaposition, & the ‘Flat Tints’ of Chinese Paintings,” I examine the French reception of Chinese paintings which...
by The Trust | Dec 14, 2022
Andrew Lunney Named New Educational Programs Assistant The Decorative Arts Trust welcomes Andrew Lunney as the new Educational Programs Assistant!The Trust is thrilled to expand our staff from four to five personnel, in response to our growing slate of program...
by The Trust | Dec 12, 2022
Failey Grants Awarded to British and Irish Furniture Makers Online, The Center for Painted Wall Preservation, Preservation Long Island, and Stenton The Decorative Arts Trust is pleased to offer support through Dean F. Failey Grants to four exceptional projects in our...
by The Trust | Nov 30, 2022
Study Trip Abroad to Southern Germany Highlights Bavaria’s Grandeur Decorative Arts Trust members were wowed by the sites and collections of southern Germany, as we explored Bavaria during two tours and an extension in October 2022. Although many travelers seeking art...
